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RIGHT BIAS

History

Juno News is a Canadian media platform launched in 2025 as a rebrand of the True North Centre for Public Policy. The original organization, True North, was established in 2016 by Candice Malcolm as a non-profit focused on journalism and research. In February 2025, True North transitioned to Juno News to consolidate its media presence and continue producing news, opinion, video, and podcast content. The platform is based in Canada and positions itself as an independent media outlet. ​Keean Bexte, co-founder of Juno News, is also the founder and owner of The Counter Signal, a conservative news and opinion website established in 2021.

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Funded by / Ownership

Juno News is owned by its founders, Candice Malcolm and Keean Bexte. The platform generates revenue through subscriptions and donations.   

Analysis / Bias

Juno News features news reporting and opinion content with a consistent editorial focus on immigration, public safety, media criticism, and the Canadian federal government, especially Liberal Party leadership. Many stories are sharply critical of Liberal leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney, often highlighting controversial claims or framing him negatively.

For example, the article “Liberal candidate allegedly implied Conservative should be handed to China for bounty” presents serious allegations without including hyperlinks to the original source material or further context. While the article references statements made to Ming Pao and responses from Conservative MP Michael Chong, it lacks inline citations or verification from independent sources.

The pattern of content further supports this editorial focus. Articles such as “Carney advisor dismissed immigration screening as a ‘waste of time'” and “Poilievre slams Carney’s appointment of mass immigration lobbyist” focus on perceived missteps or controversial decisions associated with Carney or Liberal immigration policy. Many headlines are emotionally loaded or use dramatic phrasing, such as “Carney’s severing of Canada-U.S. relations” or “Liberals open pathway for thousands of illegal immigrant construction workers.”

Crime reporting on the site is often politically framed, with headlines like “The Daily Brief | Carney pressed on sending billions to Bermuda” and stories that link crime or national security concerns back to Liberal policy or figures. Coverage of foreign policy and immigration trends similarly emphasizes threats, mismanagement, or ideological critique of progressive policies.

Opinion content, such as the op-ed “Carney and the legacy media are high on anti-American hysteria,” uses openly subjective and emotionally charged language to critique Carney, legacy media, and Canadian leadership. The piece lacks external source citations and includes anecdotal observations without verifiable data.

Across both its reporting and commentary, Juno News shows a pattern of negative framing toward the Liberal Party and its leaders, particularly Mark Carney. The articles often include embedded videos featuring founder Candice Malcolm or commentary segments but typically lack hyperlinks to the source material or supporting evidence, reducing transparency and verifiability.

Failed Fact Checks

•  None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Juno News as Right Biased due to its consistently critical coverage of the Liberal Party, frequent emphasis on immigration and national security issues, and editorial framing that aligns with conservative viewpoints. We rate its reporting as Mixed for factual accuracy due to limited source transparency and lack of hyperlinking to primary materials. (M. Huitsing 03/30/2025)

Source: https://www.junonews.com/

Last Updated on March 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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